The NBMDRN Team

Behind every rescue is a dedicated team of people who give their time, skills, and hearts to saving BMDs.

Our organization is led by experienced volunteers who work collaboratively to ensure responsible rescue operations, thoughtful placements, and ongoing support for dogs and families.

Our nationwide volunteer network includes: Foster Homes, Transport Volunteers, Application Reviewers, Fundraising Team, Admin Support and More!

We are proud to be a volunteer-powered organization, united by compassion and commitment to the breed.

  • Terri M. | President & Founder

    ๐Ÿ’• Fell in love with Berners 15 years ago thanks to a chubby little โ€œbearโ€

    ๐Ÿพ Passionate about helping dogs transform from โ€œlivestockโ€ to beloved pets

    ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Former board president, VP, and secretary in multiple organizations

    ๐Ÿงญ Brings leadership and heart to our 501(c)(3) journey

  • Libby V. | Vice President

    ๐Ÿพ Lifelong dog advocate, especially for pups who arenโ€™t always โ€œeasyโ€

    ๐Ÿง  Believes in meeting dogs where they are โ€” not where we want them to be

    ๐Ÿถ Joined NBMDRN in October 2023 and foster-failed her way into Berner life with Finnegan and Sullivan

    ๐Ÿ’ผ Handles microchips, applications, intake, admin, casework, and helps wrangle the chaos

    ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Brings 28 years of restaurant industry hustle and heart to rescue work โ€” and somehow balances both

  • Bob H. | Grants

    ๐Ÿถ Has spent 30+ years with Bernersโ€”raised 5 puppies and adopted 2 rescues

    ๐Ÿ’™ Joined NBMDRN in 2024 after adopting a puppy mill survivor

    ๐Ÿ“‹ Helps secure grants to fund rescue and rehab efforts

    ๐Ÿพ Passionate about giving animals a fearless path from rescue to forever home

  • Lyn H. | Treasurer

    ๐Ÿพ Lifelong Berner loverโ€”first Berner joined the family in 2000

    ๐Ÿงฎ 30+ years of experience in finance; serves as NBMDRN Treasurer

    ๐Ÿš— Joined NBMDRN during a search-and-rescue mission for a lost pup

    ๐Ÿถ Passionate about fighting back against irresponsible breeding

    ๐Ÿ’™ Dedicated to helping Berners find safe, loving forever homes

  • Shelley B. | Secretary & Medical Team Lead

    ๐Ÿ’” Lost her beloved Berner and turned grief into action

    ๐Ÿก Loves providing a safe, loving foster home for pups in need

    ๐Ÿ—‚๏ธ Assists with vet clinic coordination and admin support for the rescue

    ๐Ÿ’™ Finds joy in seeing foster dogs thrive in forever homes

  • Katalina K. | Website, Design & Fundraiser Team Lead, & Marketing Team

    ๐Ÿพ Lifelong animal advocate with a heart (and home) full of rescues

    ๐Ÿถ Foster failed with Titanโ€ฆ now fully obsessed with the Berner breed

    ๐ŸŽจ Brings rescueโ€™s to life with all things creative โ€” design, websites, merch & more

    โ˜• Fueled by chai tea, color coded charts, and canine cuddles

  • Anna L. | Caseworker Team

    ๐Ÿถ Joined NBMDRN in 2025 after adopting her sweet Berner girl, Fiona

    ๐Ÿงก Supports fosters and helps Berners receive the love they deserve

    ๐Ÿ“š Passionate about educating others on the impact of irresponsible breeding

    ๐Ÿš™ Upgraded to a bigger vehicle for Fionaโ€”transport volunteer in the making!

    ๐Ÿ‘ฏโ€โ™€๏ธ Fun fact: She has a twin sister who also helps care for Fiona

  • Chris H. | Caseworker Team Lead

    ๐Ÿพ Fell in love with BMDs 25 years ago after meeting a shelter pup

    ๐Ÿ’ Adopted her dream dog, Chloe, through NBMDRN

    ๐Ÿถ Fosters BMDs and helps transport

    โญ๏ธ Loves working with fosters and adopters to give these pups the homes they so deserve

    ๐Ÿ’– Passionate about giving mill mamas and rescue pups a second chance

  • Elaine B. | Marketing Team Lead, Fundraise & Caseworker Team

    ๐Ÿพ Longtime foster with experience across multiple shelters

    ๐Ÿถ Deep love for the Bernese Mountain Dog breed

    ๐Ÿ’– Devoted animal lover with a passion for rescue

    ๐Ÿก Finds joy in matching each dog with the perfect forever family

  • Ashley C. | Caseworker Team

    ๐Ÿถ Discovered NBMDRN in 2023 and instantly joined the mission

    ๐Ÿก Former shelter volunteer and foster

    ๐Ÿ’– Adopted her gentle giant, Mindie, through the rescue

    ๐Ÿพ Passionate about helping Berners heal and find their forever homes

  • Tricia S. | Caseworker & Fundraiser Team

    ๐Ÿถ Joined NBMDRN as a foster in Sept 2023โ€”already cared for 7 pups!

    ๐Ÿ’• Loves watching her foster girls thrive, even when goodbyes are tough

    ๐Ÿ“ž Helps onboard new fosters with calls, support, and paperwork

    ๐ŸŒŸ Finds joy in building lasting bonds with adoptive families

  • Savannah A. | Caseworker Team

    ๐Ÿถ Joined NBMDRN after being inspired by The Berner Bunch

    ๐Ÿพ 15+ years of experience working with rescue dogs

    ๐Ÿ’• Adopted her dream dog โ€” a 5-year-old retired mill momma โ€” through NBMDRN

    ๐Ÿš— Has fostered, transported, adopted, and now serves as a caseworker

    ๐ŸŒŸ Finds joy in every milestone her rescue pups reach, big or small

  • Laurie L. | Intake Team

    ๐Ÿพ Inspired by her own rescue dog, Calle Mae, to help other Berners in need

    ๐Ÿ’– Believes โ€œthe only thing that fills a Berner-sized hole in your heart is another Bernerโ€

    ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Oversees intake, identifying shelter and owner-surrender dogs and guiding them into safe, loving homes

  • Zoey Z. | Medical Team

    ๐Ÿพ Joined NBMDRN in 2024 after getting her first Berner puppy, Heidi

    ๐Ÿฉบ Helps connect fosters with affordable vet care in their area

    ๐Ÿ’™ Passionate about making sure newly rescued dogs get the care they deserve

    ๐Ÿ” Shares her home with Heidi, two cats (Mac & Penelope), and four chickens

  • Caryn C. | Writer with Marketing Team

    ๐Ÿถ Fell in love with BMDs thanks to her husbandโ€™s dog, Cody (and his sock greetings!)

    ๐Ÿ  Fostered for NBMDRN after seeing a Facebook pleaโ€”never looked back

    โœ๏ธ Writes heartfelt bios to help dogs find their forever homes

    ๐Ÿ“ธ Also helps photograph shelter dogs to boost their adoption chances

  • Anne N. | Foster Onboard & Marketing Team

    ๐Ÿš— Supports NBMDRN through fostering, transport, and digital outreach

    ๐Ÿ’” Helping a shut-down mill momma heal was a life-changing experience

    ๐Ÿก Loves seeing fosters find their perfect forever families

    ๐Ÿถ Canโ€™t imagine life without foster-to-adopt Berner girl, Ruby

  • Amy B. | Foster Onboard Team Lead

    ๐Ÿก Joined NBMDRN in 2025 to help connect dogs with incredible foster families

    ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Proud mom of three grown boys and three very large dogs

    ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Beach lover, small business owner, and active community volunteer

    ๐Ÿ’ฌ Loves meeting fosters across the U.S. and learning what makes each home special

  • Stephanie D. | Foster Onboard Team

    ๐Ÿถ Fell in love with the Berner breed after recovering from leukemia โ€” Lucy was her first dog

    ๐Ÿ’” George, her heart dog, inspired her to foster and give back to the breed she loves

    ๐Ÿฅ– Loves to cook and recently began baking sourdough for family and friends

    ๐ŸŽ Shares daily walks with her current Berner, Gus โ€” who steals apples from the neighborโ€™s tree!

  • Ali B. | Foster Onboard Team

    ๐Ÿพ Obsessed with her husky, Koda, and her NBMDRN Berner, Ellie

    โค๏ธ Helps onboard and prepare new fosters to take in their first pup

    ๐Ÿถ Believes that berners are really just humans with tails and ginormous paws

    ๐Ÿช In her cookie baking and decorating era

  • Elizabeth V. | Foster Onboard Team

    โค๏ธ Joined NBMDRN in Feb 2024 after seeing a rescue story that deeply moved her

    ๐Ÿš— Helps transport dogs and onboard new foster families

    ๐Ÿก Loves seeing foster families she helped onboard turn into forever homes

    ๐ŸŒผ Proud Berner mom to Daisy, her 3-year-old best girl and whole world

  • Tammy S. | Caseworker Team

    ๐Ÿถ Lifelong dog lover and Berner fan who started fostering to give back

    ๐Ÿก Caseworker helping Berners find their perfect forever homes

    ๐Ÿฉบ Veterinary nurse passionate about helping dogs live their best lives

    ๐Ÿพ Has fostered and placed over 1,000 dogs in 18+ years of rescue work

  • Kayleigh N. | Medical Team

    ๐Ÿพ Discovered NBMDRN through Facebook and jumped in to help however she could

    ๐Ÿฉบ Supports the Vet/Medical team to help Berners on their journey to recovery

    ๐Ÿ’™ Loves being part of each dogโ€™s healing process on the way to their forever home

    ๐Ÿชฅ Fun fact: As a Dental Hygienist, she cleans her dogsโ€™ teeth at homeโ€”with their very own instruments!

  • Tyler S. | Transport Team

    ๐Ÿš— Lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and their two dogs

    ๐Ÿถ Adopted their beloved BMD through NBMDRN

    ๐Ÿ›ป Supports transport efforts and steps in as an emergency foster when needed

    โ„๏ธ Outside of rescue life, they enjoy skiing, traveling, and exploring the outdoors with their pups

  • Vicki M. | Caseworker Team

    ๐Ÿถ Proud Berner owner since 2003 โ€” currently shares life with her 6th, 7th, and 8th

    ๐Ÿก Caseworker dedicated to finding the best matches for each dog and adopter

    ๐ŸŒ Two of her Berners came from the breedโ€™s birthplace โ€” Bern, Switzerland

    ๐Ÿพ Adopted her first rescue Berner through NBMDRN

    ๐Ÿ”๏ธ Splits time between the Wyoming mountains and the Midwest with family

  • Anna J. | Caseworker Team

    ๐Ÿพ Started fostering with NBMDRN on Sept 4, 2024 โ€” Bellaโ€™s gotcha day!

    ๐Ÿถ Foster-failed twice with her beloved Bernedoodle momma, Bella, and one of her pups, Capone

    ๐Ÿ’– Finds deep joy in the love, stubbornness, and velcro nature of the BMD breed

    โœˆ๏ธ Active duty military family โ€” her dogs have lived in 7 states and are well-traveled companions

  • Nadine T. | Caseworker & Fundraise Team

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  • Sammie P. | Marketing Team

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  • Aly G. | Caseworker Team

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  • Tiffany V. | Fundraise Team Lead & Transport Team

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  • Samantha H. | Caseworker Team

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  • Scott C. | Caseworker Team

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